Big Bash League

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Result & Analysis

Sydney Sixers cricket team logo

SS

52%
VS
Melbourne Stars cricket team logo

MS

48%
WINNER

Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Cricket Ground

Our pre-match prediction ๐ŸŽฏ 23/42 BBL predictions correct
Analysis by CricketPrediction.com ยท
โŒ Prediction Incorrect
We Predicted
Sydney Sixers
at 52% confidence
Actual Result
Melbourne Stars won
๐Ÿ“ Pre-Match Analysis ยท 12 Jan 2026, 16:53 IST

Result: Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets (15 balls remaining). SS 144 vs MS 145/3.

Our Prediction: Sydney Sixers โ€” Incorrect


Pre-match analysis published on 26 December 2025:

Nothing between these sides on paper - Sydney Sixers just shade it.

Batting first has been the winning formula at Sydney Cricket Ground, with only 26% of chases successful.

Little to separate these teams early on - powerplay rates are near identical. Melbourne Stars strike early with the new ball, going at 7.61 economy in powerplays.

Our model rates Sydney Sixers at 52% to get the job done.

Phase Comparison

Powerplay SR

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MS

Middle Overs SR

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MS

Death Overs SR

SS
MS

Death Economy

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MS

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